A Playlist for Apologists “Take You At Your Word” by Cody Carnes One of the most fundamental questions of the Christian life is “Why should I trust what God says?” It affects how the believer lives his or her life and choices he or she makes. Most Christian songs take it as a given that … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists
You Can Call It A Vacation 2026!
Today I will begin a one-month blogging vacation. During the month of July, I will rest, study, catch up on some writing, and plan for the future. Mark Riser – Apologist will return to the blogosphere and your emails on August 2, 2026. Please join me then and if this blog has been helpful to … Continue reading You Can Call It A Vacation 2026!
What I’m Reading
In addition to my regular Bible study, lesson preparation, and research, this is what I am currently reading. The Seven Days: The Emergence of Robert E. Lee, Clifford Downey. A narrative describing the Lee’s first major campaign as leader of the Army of Northern Virginia against the Union Army of the Potomac. The Socratic Method: … Continue reading What I’m Reading
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Worldview Words in So Many Characters Correspondence Theory of Truth in 154 Characters The Correspondence Theory of Truth takes the view that a statement or proposition is true or false based on how that statement or proposition matches how things really are in the world.
Brookwood Apologetics Focus #6
Most Christians own a physical Bible or have access to multiple Bible translations on our devices. What do we believe about the Bible? Is Scripture inspired? Is the Word of God inerrant? Brookwood Apologetics continues its Theological Truths series with Bibliology: The Doctrine of the Written Word on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 PM in … Continue reading Brookwood Apologetics Focus #6
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Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Worldview: The Question of TruthQuestion 2: What are the major theories about truth?Answer 2: There are three major theories about the nature of truth.Comment: The three major theories of truth are:· The Correspondence Theory· The Coherence Theory· The Pragmatic TheoryEach of these theories has a different take on the nature of truth.Scripture: “Pilate asked, ‘What … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Brookwood Apologetics Focus #5
Can the finite mind of man comprehend who God is? The answer is no. We must rely on the revelation that He has given us through creation and His word. What He has revealed to us is His Triune nature? God is “one What and three Whos.” At the next meeting of Brookwood Apologetics, Mark … Continue reading Brookwood Apologetics Focus #5
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2026 #1Twitter. There’s a part that’s good. There is a part that is bad, and there is a part that you wouldn’t believe. Twitter, along with other social media platforms can be used for good. But there are a lot of things you can find on Twitter’s Christian circles that are not that good. Perhaps … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
WorldviewQuestion 1: What questions do worldviews answer?Answer: Worldviews must answer five questions.Comment: Any worldview must seek to answer five questions. These five questions are fundamental to understanding the world and humanity itself.1. The question of Truth: What is truth? How is it determined?2. The question of Origin: How did the universe begin? How did humanity … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Mark Riser - Apologist 